Sue D Quillen

Sue D. Quillen serves as a Contract Specialist with the Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command (FA5066), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced aerospace, electronic, and analytical instrumentation critical to air superiority and weapons system integrity. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Department of the Air Force modernization priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision laboratory-grade equipment, sensor systems, and test and evaluation infrastructure essential for maintaining operational readiness across mission-critical platforms. Quillen cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse base of industrial vendors specializing in precision measurement and control technologies. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering custom-engineered instrumentation, including analytical lab systems and electromagnetic test apparatus, often requiring specialized technical validation and compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD and DO-160. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and rigorous technical evaluation to ensure interoperability and long-term sustainment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Quillen consistently allocates 18% of her acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding access for small, innovative manufacturers. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes socioeconomic opportunities for small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, particularly those certified under HUBZone and SBA 8(a) programs. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), with additional emphasis on electromedical and electrical signal testing equipment. She specializes in acquiring high-sensitivity instrumentation for flight testing, electronic warfare analysis, and systems diagnostics, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains critical to next-generation aerospace and intelligence platforms.